Words and Art

The art of the written word

Likened to an artist painting a picture

As the artist spreads paint across the canvas

they create a beautiful scene

As the writer writes  they create

visions with nouns and verbs

The artist dabbles in every hue

As every word is penned in script

As a picturesque scene unfolds

So does a creative manuscript

As each stroke created the picture

Each word created a story

Each created out of passion and desire

Masterpieces for the masses to admire.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 1:24 AM
hmm, i think I just found another one I had not seen either. VERY nice, Phyllis. great final line on masterpieces. Sorry about your woes too. We should start a club for the woeful. haha. But we are still a FUN pair!!
Vaillancourt Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Wonderful!
Strand Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 3:17 AM
Especially nice when the two combine into a haiga Phyllis.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Strand Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 11:47 PM
Like the alliteration in the last line Phyllis.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.
Jordan Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 10:22 PM
Phyllis this is a wonderful description of the written word God bless you hon, mj
Mason Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Thanks for responding with your day/month for your birthday. There are 3 (!!!) of you here at the Soup with that same May 21st birthday ... amazing ...
Sweetheart Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Thankxxx Phyllis .. glad u stopped by to read and comment on one of my "beauties".. very appreciated and our blog was cool too.. enjoy the rest of your Sunday.. I am having a Super Bowl Sunday party in a few minutes.. looking forward to reading more of your poetry soon...luv.. Linda-Marie..
Mason Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 1:57 PM
Another wonderful write from you Phyllis and beautifully rhymed.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Thankxxx so much Phyllis for your blog comments today regarding my son leaving for the military.. your special comments are so appreciated and I am going to print them all out so he can take them with him as he prepares to leave... appreciate your input, support, encouragement, luv and friendship...luv.. Linda-Marie..
Degenhardt Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 7:33 AM
As this too is a masterpiece of words, one that allows the many readers to envision as the poet so designates. Lovely writing, smooth and so clear. Michael
Esquire Avatar
February 2, 2010 at 4:11 AM
Dear Phyllis, I am Admiring this Masterpiece by an Eloquent Artist YOU have captured two creative mediums The picture of this POEM is unique I bow to YOUR Artistry Thank-YOU for Your Gracious Comments on my POEM "Dark Pathway" If YOU like please read my POEM "Have YOU...??" and Dane-Ann's POEMS on Page 2 under the form "Narrative" written on Jan. 27 they are all in the new Form we are trying to establish Some of my older POEMS are in this form but I didn't have a name for them LOVE ALWAYS...HG
Sweetheart Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 7:55 PM
Excellent Phyllis and an instant new fav of mine tonight... u have captured it perfectly with your words .. I could almost see the artist and poet side by side each doing their own creations of "beauties".. thankxxx for this one..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 10:28 AM
I like this comparison, a lot. Painting and writing have decorated my life for years. And you have beautifully compared both passions. Smiles, Dane Ann
Hilliker Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 12:09 PM
You're so right. Each word does create a story. nicely written.
 Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Blessings for the arts that make our lives with beauty. I like the uplifting view in this one. Keep up the good writing! Karen
Burton Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 9:18 AM
A beautiful piece you have written here, love the style also your words come alive its like your giving birth here. Enjoy reading this and have great weekend. :)
Kendrick Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 9:10 AM
Great eloquent write that compliments all writers. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Loving Iii Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 8:01 AM
Hark! what voice is that i hear? "john john the preachers son" thats phyliss voice i hear! and she's doin fine with her words and creative lines. i wonder if she knows that she's my baby? friend of mine till end of time. yours john
Devonshire Avatar
January 28, 2010 at 8:57 AM
An excellent description of the creative process, Phyllis. We often think we are writing just forourselves, but when we create "masterpieces for the masses to admire," we feel so rewarded. Beautiful writing! Love, Carolyn
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